Wild mushroom mac ‘n’ cheese

Give mac ’n’ cheese a mushroom makeover for a freeze-ahead family meal. Using dried wild mushrooms means you don’t have to wait until they’re in season

Pan-fried salmon with braised Little Gem

If you’re looking for a quick and wholesome fish dinner, try this pan-fried salmon with greens and a light creamy sauce. It takes less than 15 minutes to make

Spring green salad with parsley & blue cheese

Serve this vibrant salad with blue cheese as a light supper or side dish. Kale or chard will also work in place of the spring greens

Kale & kimchi fried rice

Bring fried rice to life in this speedy supper with punchy, fermented kimchi. If you don’t have kale, you can use pak choi or whatever greens you prefer

Roasted red cabbage with pomegranate molasses

Serve this caramelised roasted red cabbage with ruby pomegranate seeds as a special veggie side this Christmas

Smoked haddock dauphinoise

Add smoked haddock to dauphinoise to make an easier, freeze-ahead fish pie. It’s a great fuss-free dinner when you have family or friends over

Crunchy garlic & parmesan sprouts

Forget soggy Brussels sprouts! Spruce up a classic Christmas side with the help of a crispy, golden parmesan and breadcrumb topping

How to cook Brussels sprouts

Serve the perfect side of sprouts at Christmas with our classic recipe. Plus, read our tips on buying, cooking and freezing this gorgeous green veg, plus recipe variations.

Heritage carrots with hazelnut granola

Try these caramelised, nutty carrots as a stunning side dish. You can make the granola up to two days in advance and keep it in an airtight container

Potato & celeriac kugel

Lighten the carb-load by replacing half the potato with celeriac in this potato kugel. Potato kugel is a traditional Jewish Sabbath side dish

Pistachio bird’s nests

Make these pistachio ‘bird’s nests’, made with kataifi pastry (a very finely shredded filo pastry available online) and a lemon sugar syrup for a sweet treat

Muhammara (red pepper & walnut dip)

Serve a Syrian-inspired red pepper and walnut dip as a side dish in a Middle Eastern feast. Top with whole walnuts and coriander and enjoy with flatbreads